MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169552 / 169554 / 169555
177
Revision A
7.12.2.2 Ballast Requirements
Fluid ballasting of rear caster tires is
recommended to provide adequate machine
stability when using large headers on the
windrower. Also, the stability of machine varies
with different attachments, windrower options,
terrain and Operator’s driving technique.
Ballast capability per tire is at a maximum fill of
75% or when fluid is level with valve stem when
the stem is positioned at 12 o’clock. Fluid can
be added to any level up to maximum fill.
Always add an equal amount of fluid on both
sides.
TIRE SIZE
FLUID PER TIRE
AT 75% FILL
U.S. Gal. (Liters)
TOTAL WEIGHT
OF BOTH TIRES
lb (kg) *
7.5X16
10 (38)
200 (91)
10X16
18 (69)
380 (170)
16.5X16.1
41 (158)
830 (377)
* Weights are given for typical calcium chloride
and water mixtures. Weight is reduced by 20%
if only water is used (for areas that do not
require anti-freeze protection).
HEADER DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED BALLAST
RECOMMENDED
TIRE SIZE
LEVEL GROUND
HILLS
TYPE
SIZE
(FT)
PER TIRE
BOTH
TIRES
PER TIRE
BOTH
TIRES
U.S. Gal.
(Liters)
lb
(kg) *
U.S. Gal.
(Liters)
lb
(kg) *
A, D Series
All Options
25 FT and Down
0
0
0
0
7.5X16
10X16
16.5X16.1
D Series
30 FT Single or
Split Reel
without Conditioner
35 FT Single Reel
0
0
10
(38)
200
(91)
30 FT Split Reel.
Steel Fingers and
Conditioner.
35 FT Split Reel
(5 or 6 Bat)
18
(69)
380
(170)
30
(115)
630
(288)
Level Ground -
10X16
16.5X16.1
Hills - 16.5X16.1
* If only water is used, increase volume of water by 20% (up to maximum allowable fill per tire) to compensate.